Social media reacts as Caitlin Clark tallies another triple-double, Iowa rolls past Loyola Chicago
Believe it or not by the final score, Loyola Chicago (6-5) gave No. 3 Iowa (12-1, 1-0 Big Ten) a legitimate test throughout the first half of Thursday night.
The Ramblers entered Carver-Hawkeye Arena winners of four straight and looked like they might hang around with the Hawkeyes during the contest’s first 20 minutes. Loyola built a seven point lead early in the second quarter and the Ramblers regained the lead with 1:46 remaining in the first half on an Ali Berg 3-pointer.
But, there was too much Caitlin Clark and too much from the Hawkeyes’ other two leading scorers as Iowa jumped back in front to end the first half and then busted things wide open after the break en route to a 98-69 win.
The Hawkeyes outscored Loyola Chicago 8-2 in the final 1:46 of the first half to grab a 51-46 halftime lead. Then, Iowa outscored Loyola Chicago 47-23 after halftime.
Clark recorded her 13th career triple-double, racking up 35 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists. The senior superstar connected on 12-of-21 field goal attempts and 4-of-12 from 3-point distance. She also had one block and one steal.
Sophomore forward Hannah Stuelke added 20 points and eight rebounds on 9-of-15 shooting. Graduate guard Kate Martin finished with 19 points, four rebounds and two assists as she knocked down three 3-pointers.
Social media responded accordingly to another big Hawkeye win!
Ms. 3000 is honored
A standing ovation for Ms. 3000 🤩#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/RUFcqOpQ9z
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) December 21, 2023
Caitlin Clark honored pregame with a commemorative ball for reaching 3,000 career points. pic.twitter.com/dc6T9Y4SfD
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) December 21, 2023
No Gabbie tonight
The word on press row is illness for Gabbie Marshall.
— Jeff Linder (@jtlinder) December 21, 2023
Iowa's Gabbie Marshall is out with an illness per the BTN+ announcers.
It's the first game without Marshall since February 6th, 2022 according to @HuesmannKyle
This is Sydney Affolter's shot.@KCCINews #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/IKq7r3qIE5
— Shannon Ehrhardt (@SEhrhardtKCCI) December 21, 2023
It's a touchdown!
Touchdown Iowa!@CaitlinClark22 x @StuelkeHannah#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/eVBidbJsKS
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) December 21, 2023
What is THIS start?
Hawks sleepwalking a little bit.
— Irrational Hawkeye (@IrrationalHawk2) December 21, 2023
Is that Randal broadcasting on BTN+?
This play by play guy sounds like Randal from Clerks.
— HawknolongerfromNorwalk (@hawkfromnorwalk) December 21, 2023
Oh no!
Tragic turn of events at Carver-Hawkeye Arena pic.twitter.com/mjM2SfmStX
— Heavens! (@HeavensFX) December 21, 2023
Caitlin Clark really will do anything for the fans
Someone's drink got knocked over in the front row of the courtside seats. Caitlin Clark helped someone clean it up. THERE'S NOTHING SHE CAN'T DO.
— John Bohnenkamp (@johnbohnenkamp) December 21, 2023
Thank God a Carver Cone didn’t give its life. It was just booze.
— Irrational Hawkeye (@IrrationalHawk2) December 21, 2023
Not ideal
Holiday break hoops. Sloppy.
— Irrational Hawkeye (@IrrationalHawk2) December 21, 2023
Stop turning the ball over!
— HawknolongerfromNorwalk (@hawkfromnorwalk) December 21, 2023
Hawkeyes are all out of whack right now. 9 turnovers.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) December 21, 2023
Lisa Bluder is displeased
Lisa Bluder really got after Caitlin Clark during that timeout. As mad as I've seen Bluder get in awhile.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) December 21, 2023
This has been quite the mess so far. Lisa Bluder looks perplexed on the sideline.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) December 21, 2023
I'll take that!
Sneaky 🤫@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/rLWiL2y09U
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) December 21, 2023
Sydney Affolter getting after it
Caitlin Clark gets all the headlines and understandably so– but Sydney Affolter is so damn fun to watch.
So scrappy.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) December 21, 2023
Sydney Affolter had FIVE first half offensive rebounds.
She'd find a way to pull down a couple of offensive boards in an NBA game if they let her check into a game.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) December 22, 2023
This is a @sydneyaffolter1 appreciation tweet.
— Amy, Jello Shot Queen (@SmoreChick) December 22, 2023
From DOWNTOWN
Pullin' up in CHA.@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/UDmMjfqCEg
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) December 21, 2023
Caitlin Clark is No. 8!
Clark has climbed to No. 8 all-time in scoring with 3,096 points, passing Rachel Banham (3,093).
— Jeff Linder (@jtlinder) December 22, 2023
Kate the Great!
BANG ❗️
Kate Martin drills her second three of the half to put @IowaWBB ahead 51-46 at the half. 😤 pic.twitter.com/QMFIGvbo8H
— Big Ten Women's Basketball (@B1Gwbball) December 22, 2023
Dime
Smooth like butter 😏@kate_martin22 x @sydneyaffolter1#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/AvaMzPtVny
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) December 22, 2023
Make that No. 7!
Caitlin Clark has passed Jerica Coley for 7th on the NCAA all-time scoring list.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) December 22, 2023
Another Clark beauty!
Caitlin Clark ridiculous wrap around to Hannah Stuelke pic.twitter.com/aqW90eONoA
— Heavens! (@HeavensFX) December 22, 2023
Great night for Hannah!
Hannah Stuelke with 20 points on the night. Iowa up 85-64.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) December 22, 2023
Caitlin Clark stuff
FROM THREEEE… again 😤@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/Rwmcptg0j8
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) December 22, 2023
Triple-double No. 13
There It Is.
Triple-double for Caitlin Clark.
35 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) December 22, 2023
TRIPLE-DOUBLE ALERT.
35 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists. @CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/5tpO9inlFD
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) December 22, 2023
And 17 boards!
Caitlin Clark with a career-high 17 rebounds.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) December 22, 2023
Yes, she's nuts
Insane line https://t.co/NzwEWMddJg
— Chad Leistikow🆑 (@ChadLeistikow) December 22, 2023
A Holly Jolly Hawkeye W
A Holly Jolly Hawkeye Win 🧑🎄#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/LML2LhGHXQ
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) December 22, 2023
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